We are able to provide established, trusted treatment for a wide array of mental health conditions including:

Depression treatment

Depression is a serious mental health condition that is characterised by persistent and overwhelming feelings of sadness. Depression can have an extremely negative impact on your emotional and physical health, affecting how you think, feel and behave. Whilst everyone can feel sad on occasions, if you suffer with depression, you will typically experience such devastating low moods that you are unable to function effectively on a daily basis.

It can be very difficult to cope with depression, and many of the symptoms of this disorder, such as feeling hopeless and helpless, can sometimes prevent people from seeking the depression support and treatment that they need. However, it’s important to understand that without effective, professional treatment and counselling, your depression may become progressively worse which is why it’s so important to seek help in a timely manner. Our depression treatment experts in Altrincham are committed to supporting you every step of the way, helping you to improve your wellbeing and start your journey towards recovery and a positive future.

Anxiety treatment

Anxiety disorders are chronic and persistent mental health conditions that can manifest in a variety of ways. If they are left untreated, anxiety disorders can have a severely detrimental effect on your wellbeing, and can cause your daily functioning to be impaired. It is natural for all of us to feel anxious and worried from time-to-time, but if you find that these normal human emotions are heightened or experienced for a prolonged period of time, it may be that you are struggling with a debilitating anxiety disorder.

For those who suffer from anxiety, this disorder can make even the smallest of tasks seem impossible, which often acts as a barrier to people seeking the support that they need. However, it’s important to understand that anxiety is treatable and you don’t have to suffer on your own. Our anxiety treatment specialists in Altrincham are able to deliver a tailored anxiety treatment programme to each individual that seeks support with us, empowering you to tackle the underlying causes and symptoms of your anxiety, and return to a fulfilling and healthy life.

Stress treatment

We usually experience stress as a result of adverse psychological, emotional or mental strain, and unfortunately, this mental health condition is becoming increasingly prevalent as a result of the pressures of modern day life. Whilst it is fairly common to feel stressed from time-to-time, when your stress levels are increasing to the point that it becomes difficult to cope with, resulting in physical symptoms and emotional exhaustion, it may be that you need professional help to overcome this.

Without timely stress treatment and support, chronic stress can become gradually worse over time and have a destructive impact on many different areas of your life including your work performance, relationships with loved ones and even your physical health. Our stress experts can equip you with the skills to manage stressful situations in healthier ways, reduce your symptoms and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

At Altrincham, we are able to deliver a wide range of therapeutic interventions to treat your mental health concerns. The package of therapy that we use for each patient is individually tailored according to your needs and requirements, as part of your treatment programme.

Treatment programmes

Depending on your unique requirements, the severity of your mental health condition, and the level of support that you need, there are a range of treatment programmes that you can undertake at Priory Hospital Altrincham. These consist of:

• Outpatient treatment programme
• Day care programme
• Inpatient (residential) treatment programme

Therapy format

The therapy that is offered as part of our mental health treatment programmes can be delivered in a variety of different formats including:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Couples therapy

Types of therapy

We are also able to offer a wide range of therapeutic methods, including:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
• Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
• Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Schema-focused therapy
• Gestalt therapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT)
• Counselling

You can read more about our different treatment options on our approach to mental health treatment page.

There are a number of ways to access treatment with us, including:

• Visiting your GP, who will be able to make a referral
• Contacting Priory Hospital Altrincham directly

Our admissions team respond to all enquiries as promptly as possible, to ensure that people can be signposted to the best possible support, when they need it.

An initial phone call can help us to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for you, and may consist of:

• An informal discussion about the services that we offer, and your individual requirements
• A more formal triage assessment by one of our senior clinicians, to determine the level of treatment that you may require
• The call may lead to a recommendation for a consultant assessment, outpatient, day care or inpatient treatment

For further information on how Priory Hospital Altrincham can help you to overcome your mental health challenges, call us today on 0800 188 4647, and our dedicated team will be able to advise on the next steps to receiving treatment. For GPs and referrers looking to make a referral, please click here.